Our Therapists

“I believe it is through connecting with our authentic self that we rediscover the wellspring of deep inner stillness, wisdom, strength and joy within each of us, thus allowing healing to occur on many levels.”

~ Bernadette, Director of Yoga and Holistic Bodywork

Therese

With over 15 years experience as a physiotherapist, Therese’s practice of holistic health deepened with her own journey into yogic lifestyle and mindfulness meditation since 2009. Since then her array of bodywork has broadened and taken her from rural Australia around the world, learning, adapting and evolving her heart-centred practice along the way. The key point of any session with Therese is deep relaxation, a state from which we can more easily connect with the innate wisdom within to go through the healing journey (life!) with awareness, compassion and connection.

Etai

Etai (DHypPsych; UK) is passionate about helping people to create meaningful change in their lives. His primary intention as a therapist is to create a lasting positive change in a person’s life and empower them to continue on their path to a happy, free and healthy life. Each session is different and tailored to meet the client’s own needs.

As an experienced brief therapist and solution-focused hypnotherapist he has over ten years of experience with clients from all over the world, with a diverse range of backgrounds and nationalities.

Brief Psychotherapy Solution-Focused Hypnotherapy.

Lift depression rapidly

Trust your unconscious for important decision making

Get over trauma (PTSD) in the safest, fastest, most effective way

Sleep well again – overcome insomnia naturally and have more energy

Overcome unwanted habits and fears

Build greater self-confidence

No matter where you are in your life at the moment, you can work together to overcome any issue you are facing in the most efficient way possible.

Ush

Ush de la croix is from Aotearoa, New Zealand.

Ush’s field of expertise covers a myriad of healing modalities including energy healing through touch, sound & frequency. She is a qualified Reiki Master/Teacher of the Usui & Ryoho method of Reiki, aTraditional Maori Healer working on levels of cellular memory and Wairua/Spirit through Mirimiri & Romiromi.

Her mission in this lifetime is to impart tools and teachings, gearing individuals up to empower themselves, finding their truth within.

Shai

Relax into the experience of a full body massage which awakens the deeper energy flow and gives your body the joy of movement. Sacred Thai yoga massage is a unique form of body therapy that combines ancient eastern massage techniques with conscious breathing, yoga stretches, Shiatsu and Acupressure. The philosophy and approach puts its focus on the energy body, when the energy body is flowing well then all the rest flows well and general well being is obtained. Shai Brod has been a Thai yoga massage practitioner for the past 10 years and holds an advanced certificate in Thai yoga massage. Passionate about the art of traditional Thai massage and in particular the approach of Thai yoga massage.

Shannon

Shannon is a Massage Therapist who has been based in Raglan since 2006. After completing her diploma in therapeutic massage with remedial body therapies in 2010, she has worked in leading spas worldwide, and as a dedicated therapist on private yachts. The combination of disciplines she has studied has allowed Shannon to create a holistic approach to the human body, engaging the mind, body and spirit to promote healing. She has developed her practice with the understanding that the human body is a beautiful and complex interconnected web, affected by both the physical and emotional aspects of everyday life.

Sean

Thai Yoga MassageSean’s introduction to practicing Thai Yoga Massage began in 2012 when he completed his training with Don Bertram at the Sunshine Network Centre.

“I find massage to be both intuitive and meditative and am continuously studying and developing my understanding. I look forward to meeting you!”

Jenny Gaunt

ShiatsuJenny offers Shiatsu Massage, a Japanese form of therapeutic body work. She completed a 3 year diploma in 2006 at the Metta Shiatsu College of Aotearoa.

Stretches, mobilizations and pressure points are used to rebalance the energy (ki) flow of the client, which promotes a sense of deep peace, revitalization and awareness.

The session is performed fully clothed on a comfortable futon mat with no oils. Please wear comfortable loose fitting clothing.

Emily

Emily graduated in 2009 in Auckland with a Diploma of Therapeutic Massage and Remedial Therapies. To maintain her professional knowledge over the years, she has completed certificates in Advanced Sports Massage, Aromatherapy, and Myofascial Release. Whether you just want to have a good relax, or want to leave feeling like you have a new set of muscles, she will draw on her varied range of skills to provide you with the best treatment to suit your needs.

Emily is a registered member of Massage New Zealand, which assures you that she is a highly competent therapist who maintains her industry knowledge by fulfilling a prescribed number of professional development learning hours per year. It also means that your treatment cost may be reimbursed by your health insurance provider, depending on your individual policy.

A talented massage therapist with strong hands, a big heart, and a calm and caring personality, book with Emily for myofascial release, therapeutic, deep tissue or sports massage, post paddlers relief, aromatherapy, relaxation, or pregnancy massage.

Joe

Joe is a vastly experienced sports and remedial massage therapist with an infectious passion and skill for helping people overcome chronic soft tissue pain and life limiting injuries.

With ten years industry experience working with elite athletes and the general public he focuses on locating the problem causing the pain and/or limited movement so that long-term health can be achieved.

“This is often not where the client will feel the discomfort on a day-to-day basis, but the area that must be treated in order to realign soft tissues and improve skeletal function to make lasting change, long term pain relief and improved performance.”

Joe trained at the world leading ‘London School of Sports Massage’ in 2010 gaining the advanced industry leading level 5 Diploma. Combined with his degrees in Sport and Exercise Science and Physical Education along with his elite level sports coaching and performance background, Joe is uniquely placed to diagnose and treat multiple soft tissue conditions with expert anatomical and biomechanical knowledge. His techniques include relaxation, remedial, deep tissue, soft tissue release, neuromuscular tension relief, myofascial relief, PNF and rehabilitative functional exercise.

“I have worked with all walks of life, from London Marathon runners, Surfers, Premiership Rugby Teams, GB Rowing and Hockey Team players to everyday trade and office workers. I just love to help people overcome pain or injuries that stop us from doing what we love and living a healthy life.”

Nick

Nicks use of Usui Reiki and his fusion of deep relaxation through guided meditation allows the body to surrender and receive.

Rei-ki ( universal energy ) is a healing that is enjoyed with limited touch, it helps us raise our vibration and connect with the innate healing power that exisit’s in all of us.

This approach to healing is still somewhat tangible, you may feel tingling or heat in different parts of your body as your energy is replenished.

“Nick’s Reiki treatment was amazing! I found the session to be profoundly relaxing, and afterwards I felt so lifted and full of joy – I couldn’t keep from smiling” — Freddie Jenkins

Nick was amazing and helped me relax with a guided meditation and then started the Reiki, and although there is no touch I could “feel” the Reiki working.

I had an incredible experience. I felt so relaxed and “lighter” afterwards, and the next day as well. — Lorna Hill

Nick is the Co founder of the social enterprise Joyful which has been providing community and corporate wellness in NZ and Australia for the last 4 years.

As avid surfer, yogi, skateboarder and mountain biker he likes to keep connected to nature and loves calling Raglan home.

Bridget Flanagan

Bridget gained a national certificate in relaxation massage in 2005 and has treated clients in Christchurch, Morrinsville and Raglan since.

Massage has been a long-term passion of Bridget’s, to help people gain balance from a treatment that intuitively takes her where healing is needed.

A relaxing massage which calms the mind and releases stress and tension in the body to help the client feel relaxed, refreshed and rejuvenated. This message combines aromatherapy oils with the perfect pressure to create a sense of pure bliss.